NDHSAA OFFICIAL MUSIC ADJUDICATION FORM VOCAL SOLO

Time of App. _____________ Event ________________ RATING: Adjudicator, check one rating only! _____STAR = Superior Performance Name _______________________________________ _____I = Excellent Performance

_____II = Good Performance School ______________________________________ _____III = Fair Performance Selection ____________________________________ Signature of Adjudicator _______________________________________

NOTE: Star recipients in Solo and Ensemble categories are eligible for the State Music Festival.

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TONE Well placed vowels

Consistent tone quality in all

ranges and registers

Open, resonant, and well-supported tone

Some vowel placement is

inconsistent

Tone quality varies in certain ranges and volumes

Open, resonant, and well-

supported tone most of the time

Overall vowel placement is

inconsistent

Tone needs freedom and clarity

Support/production is inconsistent

Significant problems with vowel

placement

Overall unsupported tone

Basic tonal concept not present – consistently thin, unfocused or

forced sound. INTONATION

Vocal ranges and registers in tune

Excellent listening skills

Adjustments made instantly

Demonstrates minimal intonation

difficulties

Control and listening skills are well-demonstrated most of the

time

Most problems corrected quickly

Numerous intonation problems

Listening skills still developing

Few problems corrected

Significant intonation difficulties

throughout selection

Listening skills not developed

Many problems go uncorrected

ACCURACY Pitches, rhythms, attacks and

releases are performed accurately and stylistically correct

Appropriate pronunciation of

language

Majority of pitches, rhythms,

attacks and releases are correct Some problems with pronunciation

of language

Inconsistent performances of pitches, rhythms, attacks and

releases

Considerable problems with language pronunciation

Numerous inaccuracies in pitches,

rhythms, attacks and releases

Language pronunciation is inaccurate

INTERPRETATION, MUSICIANSHIP

Extremely musical and sensitive

performance

Accurate style and tempo

Excellent dynamic range

Meaningful interpretation most of

the time

Style and tempo are accurate most of the time

Good use of dynamic range

Some passages lack interpretation

and expression of text

Style and tempos are inconsistently presented

Inconsistent attention to dynamics

Very little meaningful interpretation

of passages

Style and tempos are not maintained

Little or no use of dynamics

VOCAL TECHNIQUE Phrasing, articulation and diction

are accurately performed

Excellent breath control

Excellent posture enhances overall techniques

Good understanding of phrasing,

articulations and dictions

Breath control usually good

Occasional lapses in proper vocal technique and posture

Phrasing, articulation and diction

are inconsistent

Breath control inconsistent

Inconsistent vocal technique and posture throughout

Phrasing, articulation and diction

need attention

Breath control lacking

Significant problems with proper vocal technique & posture

throughout OTHER FACTORS

Outstanding literature for age and training

Music is memorized

Appropriate attire

Above average literature for age

and training

Inconsistencies in attire and/or formal approach

Adjudicator score not properly

Average literature for age and

training

Approach lacks polish and professionalism

Below average or unacceptable

literature

Soloist does not demonstrate appropriate approach to formal

performance setting

Score provided with numbered measures for the adjudicator

prepared